Asked by rfvv


1. I'm late, aren't I?
2. I'm late, ain't I?
[Do you pronounce 't' in "aren't"? Can we either pronounce 't' or not?]

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asked by rfvv
yesterday at 10:37pm

Avoid this construction if possible. The first one is acceptable, although incorrect. The second is wrong.

Technically we should say, I'm late, am I not?


posted by Ms. Sue
yesterday at 10:56pm
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Thank you for your help.

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Answered by Writeacher
Yes, all pairs can be used.
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